NST2601 Assignment 2 2025 (Answer Guide) - DUE 29 May 2025

NST2601 Assignment 2 2025 (Answer Guide) - DUE 29 May 2025 Contents QUESTION 1 [30 MARKS] 2 1.1 Explain the following concepts 2 1.1.1 Scientist (2 marks) 2 1.1.2 Indigenous Knowledge (IK) (2 marks) 2 1.1.3 Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) (2 marks) 2 1.2 Discuss the following and give examples 3 1.2.1 Traditional Energy Sources (12 marks) 3 1.2.2 Traditional Musical Instruments (12 marks) 4 QUESTION 2 [40 MARKS] 5 2.1 Discuss the role that Indigenous Knowledge (IK) plays in education (10 marks) 5 2.2 What are the three specific aims of Natural Science and Technology? (10 marks) 6 2.3 Critically evaluate how you would expand concepts and design and organise learning experiences according to your own local circumstances when teaching energy and systems and control (including traditional energy sources; traditional musical instruments) at Grade 6 level. (20 marks) 6 Learning Outcomes (2.5 marks) 6 The Role of the Teacher (5 marks) 6 The Role of the Learners (5 marks) 7 Content to be Taught (2.5 marks) 7 Resources to be Used (2.5 marks) 8 Assessment Strategy (2.5 marks) 8 QUESTION 3 [30 MARKS] 8 3.1 Explain the particle model of matter 8 Definition of the Particle Model (2 marks) 8 Main Assumptions (2 marks) 9 Key Features (4 marks) 9 Explanation of Properties Using the Particle Model 9 Properties of Solids (4 marks) 9 Properties of Liquids (4 marks) 9 Properties of Gases (4 marks) 10 Examples and Illustrations (4 marks) 10 Limitations of the Particle Model (6 marks) 10 References 11